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It’s a story about a young priest, Father Francis, from England who was assigned his first priesthood assignment in America. On arrival to the airport he succumbed to some challenges whereby he lacked some legal documents that would allow him admission into the country. His cadre saved him the embarrassment and got him a gate pass. Fr. Francis meets Bill, Fr. William, who later became his close associate. He arrives at his new assigned parish in Florida and meets the Parish Administrator, Martha, who seemed unfriendly. His new environment gets him chills and at some point he gets lost as he navigates through the multiple rooms at his supposedly new home. Bill, Fr. William, helps him to ease up and feel at home. He later became acquainted with activities at the parish and was able to run things pretty well. A most influential Church member and business man tossed an offer to him, which he turned down and got him into big trouble that almost cost him his reputation and life. He had people who appreciated his presence and good work that backed him up in his most trying times. Their support enabled him to fight the monster that had caused lots of pain and damage to people’s lives both physically and spiritually.
The moment I caught a glimpse of the story line I almost thought I was reading the story about the TV series, “IMPOSTER” but to my surprise. I liked how the writer related the bible verses to the events in each chapter, which can be helpful to those who don’t read the bible because it will give them an idea of the contents in the Holy Book. About the pork pie. I think it had an interesting hidden agenda. I thought maybe it’s a taboo in some cultures to feed on a meal prepared from dead animals, my take. The book has fine life lessons, such as, living to people’s expectations can be difficult and challenging sometimes because we are all imperfect and we tend not to keep our promises. The book also revealed that being specific in prayers is very important because it shows the seriousness in your petitions and supplications and the desire to correct a wrong from the heart with utmost sincerity. Something else I learned is that getting chills when about to handle your first assignment is a normal and healthy feeling that majority experience day in day out but by frequent exposure to the task, one gains courage and boldness.
The book has an appealing story with a fine flow of events but nothing is perfect. I disagree with the sentiments in Page 112 [“… Cecil, who has now returned to God.”] Because at death the deceased does not return to God but the dead go to the grave or tomb as the bible reveals in John 5: 28, 29. There was a slight grammar error in Page 207, [“I wonder if you take at look at it for me”] Instead it should be [“I wonder if can take a look at it for me”].
Anyone can read and enjoy the book for it has several life lessons. The humorous quotes and idioms in the book spices up the story causing the reader to want to read without let up.
I rate the book at 3 out of 4 because the flow of the story line is symmetrical and the humor in it isn’t that bad. It has less mistakes, that is, grammar and spelling.
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